Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1998)
NEW YORK (AP) - Guitarist Tony Iommi sits in a midtown hotel room, reflecting on Blade Sabbath’s 30-year history. Next to him is singer Ozzy Osbourne. Years ago, both vowed never to share the same stage again. Black Sabbath is the band that pio neered heavy metal music with its amplified dirges brimming with bone crushing riffs. During the early 1970s, the band’s exploits became synony mous with the hard-rock lifestyle of all night parties, groupies and exhausting tour schedules. On the band’s first American tour, Iommi and Osbourne knocked down a hotel wall in Virginia. “We were angry guys,” Osbourne explains. “And we just thought, ‘Hey, let’s just scare everybody.’” Now Osbourne and Iommi are get ting ready for Black Sabbath’s North American tour to promote a new record that is appropriately titled “Reunion” (Epic Records). The tour is the first to feature the original lineup since Osbourne left the band in 1978. It is scheduled to begin in Phoenix on New Year’s Eve. Other cities on the tour Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Boston and Detroit “I always felt that the original Black Sabbath was unresolved,” says Osbourne, his eyes hidden by tinted eyeglasses. “We just kind of flicked it away.” If a recent in-store signing for the new album is any indication, the reunion tour will attract as much atten tion as the band’s first American tour nearly 30 years ago. The line of Black Sabbath fans stretched a block long ata record store in Times Square. “We got our success from the peo ple,” Osbourne says. “Everyone said we wouldn’t last five minutes, said we couldn’t play, couldn’t sing, couldn’t write songs. Lo and behold, 30 years later, we’re more popular than ever.” “Reunion” features heavy metal classics “Iron Man” and “Paranoid.” The songs were performed by Iommi, Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward before an adoring audience in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England. The live mater ial is complemented by two new studio tracks, ‘Tsycho Man” and “Selling My Soul.” The band’s name was snatched from a 1963 horror film starring Boris Karloff. “The whole image was built up based on the name, Black Sabbath,” Iommi says. Black Sabbath has a host of aber rant admirers, from worshipful witches to professing pious groups and famous murderers. Osbourne recalls a police photo graph that showed his lyrics etched on a wall inside the apartment of serial killei David Berkowitz. Then there was a man in California who erected a tombstone in his back yard as a tribute to Osbourne. He seni the singer a videotaped invitation to lx buried in the shrine. “The guy’s a stalker,” Osbourne says. Mounting egos led to Osbourne’s departure in 1978. While Ionuni con tinued to record and tour as Black Sabbath, succeeding lineups never commanded the attention of the origi nal. “We’ve all been around long enough in different lineups, but when we get back in this one, there’s no com parison,” Iommi says. Black Sabbath was among this year’s nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was the band s second nomination. When asked about Black Sabbath’s musical legacy, Osbourne shrugs, “Don’t ask me what that means, because I’m clueless about that. There was no mystique about it Jam, smoke a few joints, get a few bottles of beer.” Since the breakup, Osbourne has enjoyed a controversial, prosperous solo career. In 1992, he announced his retire ment from music but returned to the road three years later with a Retirement Sucks tour. A year later, he launched Ozzfest, heavy metal’s answer to Lollapalooza. “We all have to carry on somehow,” Osbourne says. “We have to survive and feed the family, you know.” His solo career is on indefinite hold while he and his old chums decide how much longer to extend the reunion. Osbourne would like to record a full-length album, but says die decision is not his to make. “It’s not my band,” Osbourne says. “I just sing.” A Bug’s Life’ tops charts ‘Psycho’ comes in second with $10.5 million LOS ANGELES (AP) - Color the new “Psycho” green. The shot-by-shot color remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 black-and white terror classic opened in second place with $10.5 million, estimates showed Sunday. * Disney’s computer-animated “A Bug’s Life” led with $17.4 million in ticket sales. The Will Smith thriller “Enemy of the State” collected $9.5 million for third place, followed by “The Rugrats Movie” with $8 million and “The Wateiboy” with $6.6 million. “Psycho” offered a rare bit of good news for beleaguered Universal Studios. A year of flops contributed to a recent management shakeup and its two big-ticket films, “Babe: Pig in the City” and “Meet Joe Black,” continued to do poorly. Both cost about $100 million to make and market. They were tied for sixth place with $2.4 million each. “Pig” has grossed just $11.4 million after two weeks, and “Joe Black” has amassed $39.2 million after four weeks. But “Psycho,” which cost a modest $25 million to produce, should be a rare — film that turns a profit for Universal, joining “Bride of Chucky.” The success comes despite or because of controver sy surrounding the decision to remake the classic from the original script, recreating nearly every camera angle. Starring Anne Heche in the Janet Leigh role and Vince Vaughn in the Anthony Perkins role of Norman Bates, the remake wasn’t screened for critics, usually a bad sign. Producers insisted they did that only because Hitchcock also didn’t screen the original. The film was marketed with a provocative poster from the shower scene, and Universal said the movie attracted its target audience of younger theatergoers. “Psycho” also had the best debut of a film by director GusVan Sant, topping the 1997 hit “Good Will Hunting’ and 1995’s “To Die For,” although both had better per-screen averages. Meanwhile, Drew Barrymore’s quirky romance ‘Home Fries” tied with “Elizabeth” for eighth place at $2 mil lion. “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” was 10th with $1.8 million. Estimated grosses at North American theaters for Friday through Sunday as compiled by Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc. (final figures to be released Monday): 1. “A Bug’s Life,” $17.4 million. 2. “Psycho,” $10.5 million. 3. “Enemy of the State,” $9.5 million. 4. “The Rugrats Movie,” $8 million. 7 5. “The Waterboy,” $6.6 million. 6. “Babe: Pig in the City” $2.4. million. 7. “Meet Joe Black,” $2.4 million. 8. “Home Fries,” $2 million 9. “Elizabeth,” $2 million. 10. “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,” $1.8 million. 2«hftrMte The Jean Outlet, 3241 South 13th, 420-5151. Already broken-in Levi'S, $4.95 - $15.95, also colored camo.. Full and Queen size mattress sets. New and in plastic. Never used. 10 years warranty. Retail for $439 and $639. Sell for $165 for the Full, Queen $195.477-1225. Rare century old etched window 32 inches by 26 inches. Depicts old Nebraska state capital. $6,500. 327-0415 1979 Mercury Zephyr, 4-door, cruise, A/C, AM/FM cassette. Good tires, runs well, $895. Scott 467-5205 1984 Citation, 2.5L, automatic, 65,000 miles, A/C, new tires, $900 OBO. Call 474-6423. 1989 Toyota Camry. 126,000 miles. Excellent condition. Great school car. $3000 OBO. Call 420-1834. 1991 Ford Tempo, $1800 OBO, ask for A.C. at 792-2943. 1991 Geo Metro convertible, white with black top. 42,000 miles, automatic, $3,500 OBO. 476-0189 300s Sendees Attractive, educated, financially secure couple is eager to have a family and provide your newborn with a won derful life, love, home and security. Expenses paid. Please call Lesiye and Andy at 1-800-294-5177. Professional couple seeks cara/tutor for girls 8 & 11 in south Lincoln home. Reliable transportation required. ASL skills a plus, but not required. Before 8am, after 2:30pm. Average 20-25 hrs^wk. $8/hr. or salary. Second semester. Call 420-1677 for information or interview. Operation Smart Facilitator Facilitate program which stimulates girls' interest in science, math, and technology. 2-3 afternoons and 8-10 hours per week. Great for education and science meinre DaoiiMA on/4 VtA/F' A nnnKnnAinn nnnnn4n^ filled. Apply to the YWCA 1432 N St. AA/EOE Auto Accidents & DWI Other criminal matters, call Sanford Pollack 476-7474.. Karen A. Steinauer 474-0055 Former Student Legal Services attorney eight years. DWI, Tenant, Divorce, Wills. NEED EXTRA MONEY? No up-front fees. Do you need Debt Consolidation? We will help. Too Many bills? Need a low payment & interest rate. Business, personal pleasure call toll free 1 -877-261-0430 Free Pregnancy Test Birthright is a confidential helping hand. Please call for appointment or more information, 483-2609. Check out our website www.birthright.org Planned Parenthood of Lincoln Emergency contraception and all-options counseling. 2246 OSt 441 -3300 and 3705 South St,441 -3333. Resumes General to Professional. Call Londell at Staffing Services, Inc. 465-9060 or Fax 465-9066. 4oasUmim S' M/F roommate needed. 2BR spacious apartment. Close to campus, $212.50/month +1/2 electric and phone. Call Steven 477-6389. M/F, January 1st, 3BR, 2 bath, duplex, A/C, W/D, 2 car garage, $265 +1/3 utilities. Call Craig 474-5366. Male roommate for 2 bedroom apartment, grad student preferred. $250+1/2 utilities. 476-4855. Male roommate wanted to share 5 bedroom house close to campus, $200+1/5, trash, cable, phone. 435-1338. Need a female roommate for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with garage. $220/month. 477-2667. Need roommate to share 2BR house. Has W/D, garage space and fenced-in backyard for pets. If interested call 438-8449, ask for Dustin. Non-smoking roommate needed, $220 +1/3 utilities, nice area. Can move in Dec. 20. 420-1533. Roommate needed for 3 bedroom 2 bath at Fountain Glen. Washer/Dryer included $262 plus 1/3 utilities. 434-9372. Roommate needed, 2BR apartment at Ruskin Place, furnished, clubhouse, pool and more. $285+1/2 utilities, 420-7561. Spacious room with bathroom/shower, new paint, two blocks from campus, $175/month. 438-5882. Finished basement one bedroom all utilities paid, available January 4th, $350 Randolph Elementary area. 483-2419. __ Need roommate(s) to share 4 bedroom house. Utilities paid. 438-2449. Theater/law students preferred. Single male has two bedrooms to rent. $95/$110 a week. Everything in cluded. Family atmosphere. 327-0415. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, near Stadium. 1219 New Hampshire. Central air, lawn maintenance, washer and dryer included. $600.489-9294. 5 BR - 2 BA Campus Close Just remodled, dishwasher, C/A, W/D furnished, off-street parking. Only $895. Call 560-5077. 1425 N. 23rd (23rd & Holdredge). Very nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath, parking. $800.432-0644 1541 N. 26th, nice 5BR, 2 bath, stove, refrigerator, mi crowave, close to campus, parking. $850/mo, no de posit. Call 475-3538. _ 2301 Vine St. Really nice large three bedroom. One and ohe-half baths, parking near campus, $700. Call 432-0644 3925 HOIdrege, being remodeled, duplex or whole house, $325, §650 or $850. 489-5168 Close to Campus 3-4BR house for rent, a few blocks from Memorial Sta dium. Call or leave message at 438-7638. Juniors/Seniors/Grads Classy, 3 bedroom near UNL. W/D, dishwasher. C/A, $635/mo. Now through mid-May lease fine. I0eal for the serious student who chooses to live in quiet dignity. 423-1535.__ Remodeled 5 bedroom house, 2 baths, C/A, off-street parking $1,000/month. 2330 R St. 430-9618 or 467-6177. 2 BR ground lev*! with basement, $450, East Campus, small pets, 499-3889 or 486:0448.__ 3809 Keith circle, large 3BR, 2 1/2 bath duplex, garage. Available 1/3/99. Rent is $775. Call 435-8592. Available mid December newer 3BR, 2 bath, two stall garage with openers, washer and dryer. $800 a month 1815N. 24th St 438-3393. BRAND NEW 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, double attached garage aU ap Near UNL, two bedroom + sun room. $475 + gas, electric and deposit. No dogs. Great for grad students. 477-6362. 1 BEDROOM APTS In Unique Complex between campuses, super clean, 3-month leases, newer decor, ptove/fridge/dishwasher/disposal/blinds, parking, cen tral heat/air, laundry, gas/water/garbage paid, enclosed patios,' big closets, breakfast bar, $345, 489-4857.__ 1 bedroom-utilities paid 2100 B, new carpet and paint, nice area, only $250. Call 560-5077.__ 2 Bedroom Apartments In newer complex near campus, appliances, dishwasher, mmi blinds, off-street parking, laundry, ceramic tile kitchen and bath, breakfast bar, $455-465.489-4857. 3 bedroom-Heat paid 1120 E St., new carpet and paint. GARAGE. Only $495. Call 560-5077. NEXT TO CAMPUS Available January 1,1932 R St., 2 bedroom, 1 bath, off-street parking, dishwasher, W/D hookups. $425, lease 475-3111. No pets. One large one bedroom: *Jacuzzi, fireplace, dishwasher, French doors, very nice, 9ft ceiling, ceiling fans $535. Heat/gas paid, off street parking with laundry. 2929 R St., 474-3529. No smokers, no pets. 640 S. 20th 475-7262 Energy efficient, affordable 1 and 2 bedroom units with electric entry and sound/fire resistant construction. Our community is nestled on tree-lined streets, just 5 minutes from UNL. Ask about our specials. 910 S. 22nd, Large 2BR, bus stop, fireplace, C/A, big kitchen, $435. Available Jan. 5. Call 489-6755 or 450-8561. 1014 A St. Nice 2 bedroom, range, refrigerator, dish washer. $410.430-7257. 1603 E St. New York style 2 bedroom, fireplace, track lighting, oak floors. $480, pets+$30.423-4560 13th Month Free Large two bedroom fireplace, appliances, parking 4220 Huntington. $450/month. 423-0902 or 430-2192. 2BR. 2318 C St. NS/NP. $385 for 2. Garage available. Call 432-3686. AFFORDABLE! Tired of living on campus? It can be cheaper to live off campus in your own apartment 1 Bedroom $335-3420 2 Bedrooms $380-$550 3 Bedrooms $595-$660 3 Bedroom + loft $695 Management One 477-2600 www.mgmtone.com__ Apartments on UNL Campus Studio and one bedroom units. No smoking, no pets, controlled access, laundry, UNL shuttle stop, campus parking. $300-425/month. Brickyard Apartments, 17th and Holdredge. 477-6578., Better dollar value studio and one bedroom in well maintained vintage building. $295-330.432-2288. CLOSE TO CAMPUS One or two bedroom. No Dets, FREE CABLE. 521 N. 25th, $350 and $450.435-7770._ r ' ; Colonial Heights - Apartments One, two and three-bedroom apartments available. Tanning bed and indoor heated pool. 421 -3070. • 1BR South location, $335, garage available, imme diately occupancy. • Studio Apartment South location, $270, hard wood floors. • 3BR, 2 baths, near East Campus, $585. $400 deposit, new paint, range refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal. • 1BR furnished heat and A/C paid. South location $335. Property Management Inc. 466-6446 -Pets? Large 2BR, short term available, $389,640 N. 26th. 499-3889 or486-0446. : ~ NO DEPOSIT NEEDEDI2BR, fireplace. $450/month, sublease, 49th and Walker (by Wesleyan). Call 464-1538. Quiet!) Nice one bedroom, close to campus, furnished. $240 plus deposit, non-smoking 432-6476. Short Term Leases Available Starting January and December. Laundry facilities. 1 and 2 bedrooms. Deposit $150/per adult Convenient location. On-sight maintenance/management. Meadow Wood, 7th and Superior. 476-3393. CENTURY MANAGEMENT ca We provide: * Locations throughout Lincoln. * 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance * Professional & Personable Leasing Staff Call us today! 402-437-8300 Willowhaven Apartments 1800 Knox •FIREPLACE ‘Swimming Pool 'Free celluTar phone •Minutes form downtown *?BR'sstart at $349 •2 SR’S start at $459 'Clean & updated •Friendly service Century Management 437-8322 or 437-8300 $9-$12 per Hour for Delivery Drivers Domino's Pizza is now hiring for day and evening shifts for delivery drivers and limited evening inside help. No experience necessary. All you need to start is a good driving record, reliable personal vehicle, liability insur ance, and a good attitude. Apply at any of the Domino's locations. 1999 Summer Management Program :> -Now accepting applications -Run your own business -Apply what you’re learning in school in a real world Setting ^ Visit www.collegmro.com or call 1-888-277-7962 for more information. AmeriCorps'USA Changing Trends Program is recruiting two people te work at theHispanic Community Center with Latino children in grades first to ninth. Duties include tutoring, after school activities, summer school and home visits. Please apply at.pr send resume to Hispanic community Center, 2300 O St., Lincoln, NE 68510. ‘ Attention Students Centeon Bio-Services peeds to fill part-time entry level positions immediately! Positions open are: screening and processing. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays. Please apply within at Centeon Bio-Services, 1442 O St .. Business Majors -Interns wanted now -Real world experience -Be your own boss -Set your own hours , Car Preps Check out these part-time positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where you will ensure that our reputation for outstanding customer service is maintained! You will be responsible for getting our fleet into tip-top condition. Washing, vacuuming, checking fluids, etc. Ideal for students, these positions offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible schedules, and a fun environment. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required. Must be 21 years old. Please apply in person at our nearest location or contact: Enterprise -1 »pp rent-e-cer Plck Enteipdsa We'l pick you up* Attn: Ginger McKee 310 South 10th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone:(402)476-6800 CHRISTMAS BHfcAK It’s not far away. We have rhany daytime positions open. Stocking, packing, misc. warehouse duties. $6 per hour. Earn Cash $$$ for second semester! We offer an attendance bonus. Inside warm clean conditions. We employ males and females in most jobs. Apply now for em ployment starting week of December 21st. A few jobs will open sooner. Nebraska Book Co. Inc. 4700&1«hSL EOE CLERICAL SUPPORT Provide clerical support to the Information Systems Department. Word processing skills required. Variety of duties. Earned vacation and paid holidays. 1230-4:30pm, M-F. Apply in person at NE Farm Bureau, 5225 S. 16th St, Lincoln. Computer Operator University of Nebraska Computing Services Network learn to help operate the University’s mainframe com puter system/consoles, mount computer tapes, operate printers and other off-line equipment. Computer knowledge and good customer service skills preferred. The Data Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Must be available to work summers and school breaks. Hours: Monday 3:00 p.m.-11KX) p.m. and Sun day 11:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. $5.65 hourly. Apply at 235 Nebraska Hall. Could you Use a Little Extra (Xash Right About Now? DMam^TltS^nuSylO, 1999 h You can use a littfe "extra cash'during and after the hol ' idays. We can use a little ext® help during our busiest time of the year. It’s a perfect match. At tne University Bookstore, we have over 40 temporarypositions available working a variety of hours with differing start and stpp. times December 1* 1998 to January 20, 1999. Most positions are Available January7-January . 15. •Sales/Stocking Associate? - ‘Customer Service Associates ‘Shipping/Receiving . To put a Tittle extra cash in your pocket, apply in person immediately to: Store Director, University Bookstore, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lower Level Nebraska Union, Lincoln, EOE__ CUSTODIAL Part-time positions available, 8am to 11am. Also part-time afternoon and early evening, downtown areas. Schroeder Building Service, 464-8309._ - Deliver papers next semester Do you like to exercise daily and get paid for it? Deliver Daily Nebraskans next spring. You can deliver a route in about an hour. Must have own vehicle, be a UNL student with at least a 2.0 G.P.A, not be on academic probation and not have classes before 9 a.m. Tor more information or to apply, contact Dan at 472-1768, 34 Nebraska Union. „■ ,